🚌 Bus from St Helens to Rainford
6 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 07:33, last bus 23:38 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38A | Arriva North West | ~24 min | 22 | 07:33 | 23:38 | Chalon Way West (Stop C5) |
| 38 | Arriva North West | ~16 min | 13 | 05:55 | 17:55 | Chalon Way West (Stop C5) |
| 37 | Arriva North West | ~21 min | 13 | 06:25 | 18:25 | Chalon Way West (Stop C5) |
| 152 | Huyton Travel | ~26 min | 7 | 07:43 | 17:10 | Chalon Way West (Stop C6) |
| 743 | Huyton Travel | ~13 min | 1 | 16:31 | 16:31 | Chapel Lane (adj) |
| 791 | Huyton Travel | ~23 min | 1 | 08:14 | 08:14 | Holme Road (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Helens on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Helens to Rainford?
6 routes run directly from St Helens to Rainford: the 38A (Arriva North West), the 38 (Arriva North West), the 37 (Arriva North West), the 152 (Huyton Travel), the 743 (Huyton Travel), the 791 (Huyton Travel).
How long does the bus take from St Helens to Rainford?
Around 24 minutes on the 38A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from St Helens to Rainford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 38A) leaves around 07:33 and the last around 23:38. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Helens to Rainford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.